How Stress Shows Up on Your Skin
And what you can do about it.
Stress doesn’t just mess with your mind. It shows up on your face—literally. From breakouts to dullness, your skin feels everything.
😣 Stress = Skin Disruption
When you’re stressed, your body produces more cortisol. This hormone triggers oil production. More oil = more clogged pores. That leads to breakouts and congestion.
Stress also affects your sleep. No sleep? No skin repair. You wake up with dull, tired, and puffy skin.
🧖♀️ It Weakens Your Barrier
Stress strips your skin’s natural barrier. This makes it easier for irritants to get in and moisture to escape. Your skin feels tight, itchy, or inflamed. Sometimes all three.
🧬 It Speeds Up Ageing
Chronic stress triggers inflammation. That breaks down collagen and elastin—two things your skin needs to stay firm and smooth. Over time, you’ll notice more fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging.
💥 It Triggers Flare-Ups
Got acne, eczema, or rosacea? Stress makes it worse. It throws your skin’s balance off, and flare-ups follow fast.
✨ What You Can Do
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Book regular facials to clear, calm, and reset your skin
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Hydrate inside and out
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Use a gentle cleanser and barrier-boosting products
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Exercise to burn off stress hormones
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Try breathing exercises or meditation—your skin will thank you
Stress is unavoidable. But the damage it causes to your skin? That’s something you can control.
Need help calming your skin? Book a treatment at Simply Clinics and let us bring the glow back.
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